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F262 TAN

1989 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,088 mi
Last recorded72,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 TAN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,088 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R wheel arch badly corroded, but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front registration plate cracked

hand brake lever has long travel

hazards visual tell-tale inop

coolant pipe split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,016 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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F262 TAN is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F262 TAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F262 TAN registered?

F262 TAN is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F262 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F262 TAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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